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American Red Cross

Blood Collection Driver

Flint, MI · On-site

$24.72/hr

Drive blood collection vehicles to transport required supplies, equipment, blood products and staff ... Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience (CNA, MA, EMT, etc.) * Prior leadership experience ...

American Red Cross

Blood Collection Driver

Novi, MI · On-site

$23.05/hr

Drive blood collection vehicles to transport required supplies, equipment, blood products and staff ... Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience (CNA, MA, EMT, etc.) * Prior leadership experience ...

Inficare Technologies

Blood Donor Technician

Boston, MA · On-site

$42/hr

... Nurse Manager, Blood Donor Center, the Blood Donor Technician performs donor registration, screenings, product ship out, whole blood collection, and automated platelet collections. Responsible for ...

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How much do blood collection nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for blood collection nurse in the United States is $20.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a blood collection nurse?

A Blood Collection Nurse, also known as a Phlebotomy Nurse, specializes in drawing blood from patients for medical testing, transfusions, donations, or research. They ensure proper identification of patients, use sterile techniques, and provide care before and after blood collection. These nurses work in hospitals, clinics, blood donation centers, and laboratories. Their role requires strong attention to detail, patient care skills, and knowledge of venipuncture techniques.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a blood collection nurse?

Blood Collection Nurses require a valid nursing qualification, phlebotomy certification, and a thorough understanding of venipuncture procedures. Familiarity with vein-finding devices, collection tubes, safety needles, and electronic patient record systems is essential for accurate and efficient blood draws. Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to calm anxious patients are valuable assets in this position. These attributes ensure safe, comfortable, and effective blood collection, supporting both patient care and laboratory processes.

What are some typical challenges faced by blood collection nurses in their day-to-day work?

Blood Collection Nurses often encounter challenges such as locating difficult veins, managing patients who are nervous or fearful of needles, and maintaining high standards of infection control. They also need to ensure accurate labeling, documentation, and timely transport of specimens to the laboratory. Working in busy hospitals, clinics, or donation centers can require efficient workflow management and excellent teamwork. Overcoming these challenges requires patience, skilled technique, and strong communication to provide a positive experience for each patient.

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Infographic showing various Blood Collection Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,672 per year, or $20 per hour.

Blood Collection Driver

American Red Cross

Flint, MI • On-site

$24.72/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

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562nd of 777 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
We provide Paid-Training - no prior medical experience required.
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
When you join our team you will be utilizing your healthcare and/or customer service skills to assist with every step of the blood collection process. This includes collaborating with your team to transport and setup equipment at the collection sites in local communities, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for volunteer donors, and following all safety procedures while collecting lifesaving blood donations that are delivered to hospitals.
The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your healthcare skills and career within the nation's top humanitarian organization. To learn more about being a phlebotomist and the impact you can make in this position, watch this short video: rdcrss.org/lifesavingrole
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
  • Drive blood collection vehicles to transport required supplies, equipment, blood products and staff to and from mobile sites. Load and unload trucks and other vehicles.
  • Take the time to personally connect with donors - listen to their stories and help them understand how impactful their donation is.
  • Collaborate with your teammates to create a welcoming and friendly environment so our volunteer donors feel comfortable coming back again and again.
  • Be detailed oriented all day, every day. This ensures that the blood you collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused
  • You will work with the team to setup and tear down equipment at the donation sites.

Standard Schedule:
  • Variable Schedule (Mornings, Afternoons & Evenings)
  • Rotating Weekends and Holidays
  • To best meet the needs of our donors and community, staff work a variable schedule which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. Overnight travel may be required in some locations.
  • Schedule is provided two to three weeks in advance

Pay Information:
  • Starting rate $24.72/hour.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required
  • Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required
  • A current, valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.
  • Physical requirements may include the ability to lift, push or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs, good manual dexterity, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes are required. Position may require a minimum height of 60 inches to ensure the ability to safely operate Red Cross vehicles.
  • At the American Red Cross, we conduct many mobile blood drives at businesses, schools and many other locations. All staff work as a team to setup and tear down the equipment required to conduct a mobile blood drive.
  • Basic computer skills are required. Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience (CNA, MA, EMT, etc.)
  • Prior leadership experience

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PTO: Starting 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
  • Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
  • 401K with up to 6% company match
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
  • Service Awards and recognition

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to
make your career a force for good!
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​The American Red Cross is part of the world's largest volunteer network found in 187 countries.

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Washington, DC, US

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